Suggestions please
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Suggestions please
Hi all, I am looking for suggestions on what brand calipers to put on my 2000 Ford Excursion. I have already bought the Power slot slotted rotors and Hawk HD Suoerduty brake pads (I am only doing the front _both sides). I am thinking the left caliper is no good cause when I pulled the left brake pads the inside pad was worn much more than the outside pad and the rotor was warped. I will be pulling a 29' camper thru the Green Mountains in Vermont over Labor Day Weekend
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While I have the tires off, I would like to replace the shocks, any suggestions on brand to go with? I'm not looking for any additional lift.
Tips/short cuts to make the caliper/shock replacement easier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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While I have the tires off, I would like to replace the shocks, any suggestions on brand to go with? I'm not looking for any additional lift.
Tips/short cuts to make the caliper/shock replacement easier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Fleet Owner
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As far as shocks many here have gone with Bilsteins
Fleet Mechanic
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+1 on the slide pins causing the uneven wear. If you haven't already - pull the calipers and take the slide pins out. Use a steel brush - on a bench grinder if you have one or even one which fits on a drill. Get all of the corrosion off the pin -you should be able to get it back to nice shiny smooth metal. Then on the caliper bracket you will want to use a scotchbrite pad or something similar to clean out the hole so the pin has a smooth surface to work with. If you can get a round metal brush it will work the best in my opinion. When you put things back together make sure you put lubricant - either caliper grease or even high temp anti-seize on the slide pins - not too much as it will just remove the excess when you slide the pin in.
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I've had the slide pins lock up on me on other cars too. They were siezed on my truck on the driver side last time I did the pads. Take them apart and grease the hell out of them after you clean them up, put them back on, and you'll be good to go. Most heavy greases will work. Granted once it starts, it's not perfect, so I tend to re-grease it every time I do the pads, just in case.
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Here's Guzzles how-to for taking care of the slide pins: http://www.guzzle7pt3.com/cu.php
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Pay careful attention to the slide boots. Look for rips or tears and make sure they seat properly. They are the first line of defense against rust and corrosion so make sure the channel they sit in is clean.
